The cardboard sled of the LaPorte Family of Eagle Bay
The Towns of Inlet, Long Lake, Indian Lake, and Speculator have joined forces for the Fourth Annual Great Adirondack Cardboard Sled Racing Circuit.
Cardboard Sled Races are held in conjunction with multiple winter festivals and carnivals throughout the central Adirondacks during the winter months.
Cardboard Sled racing has grown in popularity over the past several years. In 2013 the winner was Bob Lewin.
The LaPorte Family of Eagle Bay won the coveted Grand Prize for two years in a row. Their technical sleds have incorporated engineering, streamlining, theme and ingenuity.
Their designs included two army trucks and 2015 introduced the classic Red Chevy with a functioning trunk allowing room for a hidden rider.
The LaPortes have been a tough team to beat and organizers look forward to more competitors this winter.
Teams or Solo Racers may enter and are advised to be prepared for heavy snow, icy tracks and the occasional winter thaw to impact the condition of courses.
The race circuit is open to all ages, but there will only be one champion.
Racers must use the same sleds regardless of condition. Racers score points for each race they participate in.
Points are given for placing for race time, Best Design and participation. All ages are welcome, but only one champion will be named.
The schedule of the races is as follows:
Saturday, January 16. Race at 1 p.m., Long Lake at Mt. Sabattis. Long Lake Winter Carnival. Registration at noon. (518) 624-3077 www.mylonglake.com
Sunday, February 14 at 1 p.m. at the Indian Lake Ski Hill, WinterFest. Redneck Cardboard & Duct Tape Sled Race. (518) 648-5828 www.indian-lake.com
Saturday, February 27 at Inlet Frozen Fire and Lights. Race at Fern Park at 1 p.m. www.inletny.com 1-866-GO INLET (464-6538).
Saturday, March 5. Race at 1 p.m., Speculator at Oak Mountain, 141 Novosel Way. www.oakmountainski.com (518) 548-3606.
No pre-registration necessary. Racers sign up the day of event. All race time starts are subject to change without notice.
Winner of the circuit will be announced at Oak Mountain on March 5th.
